Artimal Information

Artimal is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Malaria are some of its major therapeutic uses.

The correct dosage of Artimal depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Artimal as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Artimal are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Artimal is Moderate for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Artimal related warnings talks about Artimal's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Artimal since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Artimal are listed in the contraindications section below.

Besides this, Artimal may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Artimal is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Artimal Benefits & Uses
Artimal Dosage & How to Take
Artimal Side Effects
Artimal Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Artimal with Other Drugs
Artimal Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Artimal
Artimal Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Artimal Benefits & Uses

Artimal is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Parasitic Infections
Malaria (Read More - Home Remedies for Malaria)

Artimal Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 150 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 150 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 3 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 3 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Artimal Related Warnings

Is the use of Artimal safe for pregnant women?

Artimal may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Artimal, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Artimal safe during breastfeeding?

Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Artimal for breastfeeding women are not known.

Unknown
What is the effect of Artimal on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Artimal on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Artimal on the Liver?

Side effects of Artimal rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Artimal on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Artimal on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Artimal with Other Drugs

Artimal should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Quetiapine

Moderate

Flecainide

Astemizole

Imipramine

Mefloquine

Artimal Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Artimal unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Heart Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Artimal

Is this Artimal habit forming or addictive?

Artimal is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Artimal, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Artimal can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Artimal is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Artimal in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Artimal Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Artimal

Taking Artimal with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Artimal

Information about the interaction of Artimal and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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